"Top Ten Things to Know about the CDC Report on Autism Prevalence"

A SafeMinds Statement – March 27, 2014

Top Ten Things to Know About the CDC Report on Autism PrevalenceA 29% increase in two years.Not Just Genetics. Not Just Increased Awareness and Better Diagnosis!

 On March 27, 2014 the CDC published “Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2010” (MMWR Surveillance Summaries / Vol. 63 / No. 2). The study finds the rates of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) of children born in 2002 have increased to 1 in 68, up from 1 in 88 of children born in 2000. With males five times more likely to develop autism, the prevalence rate increased from 1 in 54 in boys born in 2000 to 1 in 42 in boys born in 2002.  SafeMinds is in the process of reviewing the most recent report but has these comments based on preliminary data presented to the autism community.  A more detailed analysis will be available soon at www.safeminds.org.

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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

 

‘My Thiero Boys’ Documentary Raises Autism Awareness

A Southern California mother set to expose the challenges in raising two sons diagnosed with autism in a new documentary series.
In “My Thiero Boys: Believing in Miracles in Spite of Autism,” Vana Thiero captures the struggles of her family and of other families affected by the condition. She calls on society to cater to the unique abilities that people with autism possess through customized education and employment options.

(Seasoned Filmmaker) Thiero is currently trying to secure funding for the project and raise $60,000 in six days.
To see how you can help or for more information visit www.mythieroboys.com.

Here's the KCAL 9 interview:
‘My Thiero Boys’ Documentary Raises Autism Awareness « CBS Los Angeles


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Watch videos highlighting the Thiero family.  Each video shares different perspectives of Autism.  "I'm a single parent..." is the introductory statement.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."